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Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, David Moinina Sengeh has praised the country’s Vice President, Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh describing him as a “solid mentor, ally & support.”
His comment comes amidst speculation of internal conflict between the duo over who should be credited for securing the US$480 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Program.
The speculation surfaced after President Julius Maada Bio and First Lady Fatima Bio publicly praised Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh for his instrumental role in securing the MCC Compact, highlighting his efforts in tracking the MCC Scorecard and working closely with the relevant team.
However, their failure to acknowledge Chief Minister David Sengeh’s contributions in the same process sparked debates among ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) supporters.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Dr. David Sengeh later came forward to emphasize his own pivotal role in the process. Sengeh revealed that a one-hour meeting with a Congressional staff member was instrumental in lifting a Congressional hold on the MCC Compact.
The conflicting claims have led to speculation about potential disagreements within the Sierra Leonean government. While Sengeh has attempted to downplay the tensions, the public debate has raised questions about the transparency and unity of the administration.
Despite the public dispute, Sengeh has publicly expressed his admiration for both President Bio and Vice President Jalloh. “I’ve spent 6 years in government, and during that period, I’ve worked closest withPresidentBio and Vice President Jalloh. We see each other multiple times almost every day of the week. VP Jalloh has been a solid mentor, ally & support.” He wrote.
